A "brush" With Horror

Forget to brush; must maintain that gleam
Run to sink, grab a tube, no light stream
     Such an odd taste in my mouth
     Quickly I must spit it out
Oh, dear Lord, it’s Dad’s hemorrhoid cream!


(Sadly, a true story)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Maverick Avatar
March 21, 2022 at 12:50 PM
I had similar experience...with a tube of Hair removal paste; in my particular case.' Such a burning memory, even now; for me. '
Rodd Avatar
March 20, 2022 at 7:40 AM
Way to turn a tragic moment into an entertaining piece for all of us. Sorry this happened, but thanks for finding the humor in it.
Jerden Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 1:45 PM
She was brushing her pearlies in haste/ When she found such a terrible taste/ 'Twas Preparation H/ And the thought made her retch/ And now she feels somewhat shit-faced
Devonshire Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 5:09 AM
LOL Great play on words with the "shit-faced," Roy. I'd love to co-write a limerick with you sometime. I'm not a meter maid, but I can adapt. If you send me an email with your address, I'll send you a prize. Perhaps a CD or DVD of your choice?
Dufresne Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 4:30 PM
yes I remember that now Carolyn, and I see I already commented on it and would say the same thing again! ppptt ..pppttui I've been careful at the sink ever since I read this one so your poetry has a lasting effect!
Dufresne Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 8:02 AM
oh man that must have been just terrible! yeech.. ppptt pppttt ppttt! pppttui! ... however... my kinda Limerick! :-)enjoyed it Carolyn ...er... the poem I mean
Taylor Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Congrats on your win, Carolyn. Excellent piece. luv Ralph
Mccormick Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Why am I not surprised this has won again & again? Laugh out loud funny, & so brave to tell us it's all true. Congrats! ~ECMc
Brown Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Congratulations Carolyn for your win in the contest "A Poem You Like" sponsored by Brian Strand. Love, Carol
Falotico Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 6:19 AM
LOL good one.... Congrats on your win my dear Carolyn....luv Michael
Onclaud Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 1:30 AM
humor at its best, carols! special KUDOS to you for this superb win!...huggs
Dailey Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 5:21 AM
I always have to wear my glasses in the bathroom as there are too many products that look alike when I am not wearing them. Congrats on the win. Mike
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
June 4, 2011 at 1:16 PM
A super write Carolyn this was hilarious I laughed and almost peed myself and a well deserved 2nd.place win.Thanks for the congrates on my win.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa
Brown Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Poet Destroyer's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Oh yes...I remember this one! So funny, even the second time!! Congratulations!!
Mehta Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 6:00 AM
My congratulations on the second place win in the contest, carolyn
Bagnall Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 4:34 AM
What a mistake to make, bet you've double checked the tube every day since then.
Taylor Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Congrats on your win, Carolyn. Great laugh (probably not for you) Excellent. Great job. luv Ralph
Johnson Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 8:07 PM
I remember this one. It's still funny. Love, Joyce
Villanueva Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 7:28 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! really makes me smile... funny... ^_^ ***jun-jun
Poet Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Haha nice humour of life you have penned here Carolyn.....enjoyed.....
Horne Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM
LOL - I see this one got first place and no wonder. Loved it. And did your dad mistake toothpaste for piles cream? If he did, he probably didn't tell anyone : ) Gert had a great time with his poetry recital. I would have been a nervous wreck! Hope you're having a great day
Brown Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Congratulations to you on your win Carolyn in John Freeman's contest "Limerick""Choose your own subject and Create your own Category". Love, Carol
Taylor Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Congrats, Carolyn. LOL Nice going. Ralph
Ryerson Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 11:56 AM
This is of course listed as one of my favorites, Carolyn...never get tired of reading it whenever I need to just laugh at this crazy old world...still love that comment you made at the end! Congratulations to you too! - Tim
Guzzi Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 6:08 AM
LOL...yup BAD mistake! Soup mail! Congrad's on your win
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